Asaf Zamir

Asaf Zamir, Maya Wertheimer, head back to Israel after years in NYC, are wed by NYC mayor

Zamir and his wife Maya Wertheimer, the Israeli actress and model, had a Reform Jewish wedding in 2017 in Israel, but because of the law, it wasn't recognized in Israel.

Blue and White parliament member Asaf Zamir speaks during a discussion on a bill to dissolve the parliament, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on May 29, 2019.
 Asaf Zamir  at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

Israeli FM Cohen fires NY Consul Zamir who had already resigned

Blue and White parliament member Asaf Zamir speaks during a discussion on a bill to dissolve the parliament, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on May 29, 2019.

Israel’s consul general in New York quits to fight for democracy

Blue and White parliament member Asaf Zamir speaks during a discussion on a bill to dissolve the parliament, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on May 29, 2019.

Foreign Ministry summons Zamir to Jerusalem for pro-democracy remarks


Monsey stabbing: Jewish leaders, organizations commemorate two years

New York Senator Chuck Schumer, New York Governor Kathleen Hochul and others participated in a virtual event commemorating the two-year anniversary of the Monsey stabbing.

A Jewish man walks near the Monsey antisemitic attack, New York, December 2019.

Lapid appoints former tourism minister Zamir as consul to New York

Zamir thanked Lapid and said he is proud and excited to represent Israel.

Blue and White parliament member Asaf Zamir speaks during a discussion on a bill to dissolve the parliament, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on May 29, 2019.

Benny Gantz says goodbye to Blue and White rebels Zamir, Haimovich

Ashkenazi, Nissenkorn excluded from faction meeting

Blue and White parliament member Asaf Zamir speaks during a discussion on a bill to dissolve the parliament, at the Knesset, in Jerusalem on May 29, 2019.

Blue and White minister's resignation takes effect

Zamir became the first Blue and White minister to quit on Friday.

Tel Aviv mayoral candidate Asaf Zamir with 3rd candidate on his list, LGBT activist Chen Arieli